Senior Manager, Telecom Program Delivery

LA28; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LA28 seeks a senior telecommunications leader to drive secure, sustainable telecom delivery for the Los Angeles 2028 Games. You will work with OBS, venue teams and suppliers to translate requirements into delivery plans, guiding technical teams and ensuring alignment with security standards.

With 10+ years in telecom engineering for large-scale projects, you will manage partnerships, test readiness and post-Games legacy opportunities, while supporting risk mitigation and compliance across the

Qualifications

• Venue technology or major event technology expertise with 10+ years in telecommunications engineering delivering large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of ISPs, IP‑WAN, MPLS, DWDM, SD‑WAN, Broadcast Circuits and related wireless solutions.
• Collaborate with telecom carriers and cybersecurity teams on compliance and security standards.
• Balance innovation, practicality and security with focus on wireless-first, sustainable telecom solutions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate venue WAN planning and delivery, aligning with LA28's technology plan.
• Lead technical teams and suppliers, setting cost-effective engineering standards.
• Support commercial and supplier management with delivery reporting and risk mitigation.
• Partner with cybersecurity to minimize vulnerabilities in telecom designs and deployments.
• Coordinate testing, readiness, and operational transition with SLAs and post-Games legacy planning.

Skills

Telecom engineering

Large-scale project delivery

Security-aware design

Vendor & stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

IP-WAN technology

MPLS

DWDM

SD-WAN

Job description

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance for any positions.

If you are based outside the Los Angeles area, we still welcome your application — we value talent from all geographic backgrounds and want to hear from you if you are able to work on-site in LA.

Role Purpose

You will lead secure, sustainable telecommunications delivery across venues and operational locations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Working with Olympic Broadcast Services (OBS), the technology integrator, telecom suppliers, Technology partners, venue owners and venue teams, you will translate requirements into delivery plans. You will lead technical teammates and suppliers, integrate services into LA28’s technology plan, and challenge designs with engineering judgment. Your work connects infrastructure delivery, supplier accountability and operational readiness, while identifying post-Games infrastructure value.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate venue wide area network (WAN) planning and delivery, integrating services into LA28’s technology plan.
• Lead technical teammates and suppliers, establishing cost-effective engineering standards for secure, sustainable, wireless-first infrastructure.
• Support commercial and supplier management through delivery reporting, risk mitigation, dependency tracking and accountability for outcomes.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to minimize vulnerabilities, aligning telecom designs/deployments with security standards.
• Coordinate testing, readiness and operational transition, meeting performance and reliability service-level agreements and identifying post-Games legacy opportunities.

Required Competencies

• Venue technology or major event technology expertise, significant telecommunications exposure and 10+ years of experience in telecommunications engineering delivering innovative, sustainable, large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of Internet Service Providers, IP-WAN circuits, MPLS, DWDM, SD-WAN technologies, Broadcast Circuits, Dark Fiber deployments and alternative wireless solutions.
• Collaboration with telecommunications carriers and cybersecurity teams on compliance and security standards, plus diverse technology vendors, regulatory bodies and cross-functional teams.
• Proven balance of innovation, practicality and security in telecom design and delivery, implementing wireless-first and sustainable telecom solutions considering security and spectrum requirements.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, forward-thinking mindset addressing security, scalability and sustainability, commitment to community, collaboration and innovation.

Valued Experience

• Telecom project/program delivery for Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• Telecom project/program delivery for FIFA World Cup.
• Telecom project/program delivery for Super Bowl.
• Existing relationships with NBC, OBS or IOC.
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making.

What We Offer

• Shape secure, sustainable telecom infrastructure with impact across Games venues.
• Gain exposure alongside broadcasters, technology partners and venue teams.
• Develop experience in infrastructure delivery, supplier accountability and operational readiness.
• Contribute alongside teammates whose standards reflect integrity, excellence, inclusion and co-creation.

What This Role Means for the Games

Your telecommunications delivery will connect venues, operational teams and broadcast partners during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Engineering standards and supplier readiness will help turn connectivity plans into reliable services, with infrastructure value beyond the Games.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office.
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods.
• Perform other duties as required; the role will evolve over time and may include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• Work under high pressure during Games preparation and execution.
• Travel frequently for technical venue inspections and partner collaboration.
• Balance hybrid remote/on-site work, transitioning from program management to operations.
• Question carriers and technical specialists confidently on designs, dependencies and delivery.

Compensation

The pay scale provided is $105,000 - 140,000 . Which the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28's operational business needs and applicable law.

Accommodation

LA28 is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require an accommodation at any stage, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Equal Opportunity

LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.